Ep 2. After School Clubs
- September 23, 2014
- 28 min
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7.7 (158)
Jack Whitehall stars in the hit British comedy series Bad Education, and in season 3 episode 2, titled "After School Clubs," he returns to his role as Alfie Wickers, the hapless and well-meaning teacher of Abbey Grove School. In this episode, Alfie is faced with the challenging task of overseeing the school's after-school clubs, which range from chess to extreme sports.
At the start of the episode, Alfie is struggling to come up with a new club idea to keep his unruly class under control. He decides to join forces with Miss Pickwell, the strict and intimidating history teacher, to create a debate club. However, things quickly go awry when he invites the charismatic headmaster Mr. Fraser to watch the first debate, only to find out that he is actually a former debate champion who has been banned from competing.
Meanwhile, Alfie's rival teacher, Mr. Nash, is upping the stakes in his extracurricular club by offering to take his students on a skydiving trip. Determined not to be outdone, Alfie decides to plan an extreme sports day for his own club, which leads to a series of hilarious mishaps and injuries. As usual, Alfie's attempts to be the "cool" teacher are met with disastrous consequences, and he is eventually forced to turn to his former student Rem Dogg for help.
Despite all the chaos, the episode also has some heartwarming moments, as Alfie tries his best to connect with his students and help them find their own passions. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about the importance of teamwork, honesty, and perseverance, and even manages to score a few victories of his own.
Overall, "After School Clubs" is a fun and entertaining episode that showcases Jack Whitehall's talent for physical comedy and witty banter. Fans of the series will enjoy seeing their favorite characters back in action, while newcomers will quickly get caught up in the misadventures of the Abbey Grove gang. With its mix of laughs, drama, and heartfelt moments, this episode is a must-see for anyone who loves a good school-based comedy.